In this Pottstown Local Scoop Issue…

 📆  NEW EVENT CALENDAR

⚖️ Teenager Faces Up to 25 Years for Pottstown Murder and Assault

 🏒 Reading Royals Offer Free Hockey for Kids on June 29

 🤣 NYC Comedian Erin Maguire Performing in Pottstown June 28th

⚖️ PA Bill Targets Colleges Boycotting Israel with Funding Cuts

🎭 Labyrinth Live Concert Experience Comes to Reading in September

⚾️ Bryce Harper Powers Phillies to 8-1 Victory Over Tigers

Teenager Faces Up to 25 Years for Pottstown Murder and Assault

A 19-year-old Philadelphia woman, Jahme Barnes, pleaded guilty to third-degree murder and other charges for a shooting in Pottstown that killed Dakari Rome and injured a teenager. Barnes, who was 17 at the time, admitted to recklessly handling a firearm during an attempted robbery. She faces 12 to 25 years in prison, with sentencing to be determined by a judge. The incident involved Barnes and others in Rome's SUV, where she fired the gun, resulting in Rome's death. The case underscores the risks of illegal firearm possession among youths.

Reading Royals Offer Free Hockey

for Kids on June 29

The Reading Royals Youth Hockey Association, supported by St. Luke's University Health Network, is offering a "Try Hockey For Free" event on June 29, 2024, from 3-4 PM at the Body Zone Sports and Wellness Complex. This initiative invites children born between 2013-2019 to experience hockey at no cost. The event aims to introduce new players to the sport, with equipment and guidance provided. Interested families can register online. Additionally, the Royals are offering private lessons and clinics for those looking to advance their skills.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Joely Griffith ([email protected])

NYC Comedian Erin Maguire Performing in Pottstown June 28th

Erin Maguire, a New York City-based comedian, actor, and podcast host, will headline at SoulJoel’s inside Sunnybrook on June 28th. The event is located at 50 Sunnybrook Road, Pottstown, PA, with doors opening at 7 PM and the show beginning at 8 PM.

✅ Tickets are available priced at $20 for General Admission and $30 for VIP seating, which includes the 50 seats closest to the stage.

Maguire's debut comedy album, "Baseline Presentable," reached the top five on iTunes, and she has been featured on shows like the Tamron Hall Show, Gotham Live, and the Comedy Central Roast.

PA Bill Targets Colleges

Boycotting Israel with Funding Cuts

A new bill in Pennsylvania, supported by a bipartisan group of senators, aims to financially penalize colleges and universities that boycott Israel. The legislation would prevent state funding to institutions that engage in actions intended to financially penalize Israel or Israeli commercial activity. This measure comes in response to campus protests calling for divestment from Israel following recent conflicts. While the bill targets administrative actions, it has raised concerns about free speech and political expression among critics, including the ACLU.

Labyrinth Live Concert Experience Comes to Reading in September

"Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert" will visit the Santander Performing Arts Center in Reading, PA, on September 25th. This North American tour features the 1986 cult classic film screened alongside a live band performing the soundtrack, including David Bowie's original vocals. Tickets just went on sale on June 21st. The tour, produced by Black Ink Presents, celebrates the film's nearly 40-year legacy, offering fans a unique fusion of cinema and live music.

For more details and tickets, click here.

Bryce Harper Powers Phillies to

8-1 Victory Over Tigers

Bryce Harper's stellar performance propelled the Philadelphia Phillies to an 8-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night. Harper homered, doubled twice, drove in five runs, and played a pivotal role in a rare triple play. Alec Bohm also shined, collecting four hits, including a home run, and participating in the triple play. The Phillies (52-26), holding the best record in the league, jumped to a 4-0 lead before Detroit's starter Casey Mize could record an out. Mize struggled early, allowing a two-run double to Harper and a solo homer to Bohm.

Aaron Nola secured his 99th career win, yielding one run on six hits over seven innings. He also initiated the third-inning triple play, the first 1-3-5 triple play in the majors since 1929. Michael Mercado pitched a flawless eighth inning in his MLB debut.

Mize, despite striking out a career-high 10 batters, gave up four runs (three earned) on nine hits over 4 1/3 innings. The Tigers' best scoring opportunity arose in the third inning but was quashed by the triple play. The Phillies extended their winning streak to three games, outscoring opponents 24-3 in that span.

Detroit's lone run came in the fifth inning from a Carson Kelly single, but Harper's three-run homer in the sixth and Bohm's RBI double in the eighth sealed the Tigers' fate. The teams will meet again on Tuesday, with Phillies' Ranger Suarez facing Tigers' Tarik Skubal.

Pottstown Local Scoop Launches
New Community Event Calendar

We’re excited to announce that we’ve launched a New Community Event Calendar! Introducing Pottstown Live!

To better serve and provide quick turnaround, we thought providing a resource that provided value through promoting local and community events more efficiently.

We invite you to check it out, stay informed, and submit your events to Thousands of Pottstown Locals!

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